Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-406
This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-406, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Occupations and Professions — governs professional and occupational licensing.
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§2–406.
Official statutory text
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and while a permit is in effect, it authorizes the holder to:
(1) operate a business through which an individual practices certified public accountancy; and
(2) represent to the public that the business provides the services of a licensed certified public accountant.
(b) A permit authorizes the holder to provide a service that constitutes practicing certified public accountancy only if the service is performed by an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized under this title to practice.
(c) A firm may use the title “CPA” or “CPA firm” without a permit issued under this section if the firm is performing other professional services that do not require a permit if:
(1) the firm performs those services through an individual with a practice privilege under § 2–321 of this title; and
(2) the firm performs those services in the state where the individual with a practice privilege retains a principal place of business.
(1) operate a business through which an individual practices certified public accountancy; and
(2) represent to the public that the business provides the services of a licensed certified public accountant.
(b) A permit authorizes the holder to provide a service that constitutes practicing certified public accountancy only if the service is performed by an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized under this title to practice.
(c) A firm may use the title “CPA” or “CPA firm” without a permit issued under this section if the firm is performing other professional services that do not require a permit if:
(1) the firm performs those services through an individual with a practice privilege under § 2–321 of this title; and
(2) the firm performs those services in the state where the individual with a practice privilege retains a principal place of business.
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